In Jan 2012, I met Samantha’s friend Helana. I called her Lily our whole visit. She is perfect for the elf, Lily, that helps them in Book #2 – Into the Forest and Down the Tower. Now if Sam can just make friends with a troll we’d have a matching set.

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I wish I was able to do this one professionally, but you get the idea. These 2 are truly as opposite as

they are portrayed in the books. Val loves her swords & dragons and Sam never missed a prom!

I haven't updated here in a while. Book 8 is out and the girls are off at college. Val is at an art college - no surprise there.

She got into her dream school - the one she's written to since she was 9. I'm not sure if I'll be writing anymore in this series, or if I will be able to beat up the prequel I toyed with all those years ago enough to publish it. Val has hinted at continuing her adventures in Young Adult books. I'll keep you posted!

A peek into the “Double-Trouble”

Valerie

Living out in the middle of nowhere gives Val a lot of time for her favorite hobby - drawing. Follow her on Deviant Art

She now chooses the Renaissance Festival over Valley Fair and loves to dress up each year.

Besides drawing what she sees, Val has now taken to sewing it too. Here is her Horo costume for the Ainme Detour, 2012.